Atlas Book Of Maps Collection

Map of France at the end of the regne of King Louis XIV and after the treats of Utrecht and Rastadt between 1643
ELD4930134 Map of France at the end of the regne of King Louis XIV and after the treats of Utrecht and Rastadt between 1643 and 1715

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4292088 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

A chart & views of the Pitcairn Islands. Atlas to Cook's Voyages-Volume 1: 1773-1777. PAI3999 (print)
7342339 A chart & views of the Pitcairn Islands. Atlas to Cook's Voyages-Volume 1: 1773-1777. PAI3999 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4284009 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

Map of France at the times of king Louis XI, 1851 Private collection
ELD4930236 Map of France at the times of king Louis XI, 1851 Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of France at the times of king Louis XI)

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4284003 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

The Ural Mountains, in Russia, on the border between Europe and Asia, 1860 (engraving)
PCT5617985 The Ural Mountains, in Russia, on the border between Europe and Asia, 1860 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

The earliest known separate map of the island of Ireland, Portolan Atlas, 1468 (ink & colour on vellum)
7393915 The earliest known separate map of the island of Ireland, Portolan Atlas, 1468 (ink & colour on vellum) by Benincasa

Map of the Caribbean Sea by Christophe Plantin, 1588
AIS5350385 Map of the Caribbean Sea by Christophe Plantin, 1588 by Plantin, Christophe (1414 or 1420-1589); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca

Map of Europe. 1588 (coloured etching)
AIS5366571 Map of Europe. 1588 (coloured etching) by Plantin, Christophe (1414 or 1420-1589); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca, Spain; (add.info.: Map of Europe)

Map of China (Cathay), with descriptions of small scenes, delimitation of the kingdoms with its sovereign represented
AIS5350367 Map of China (Cathay), with descriptions of small scenes, delimitation of the kingdoms with its sovereign represented each time, 1375 (manuscript) by Cresques

Map of South America, in Universa ac Navigabilis Totius Terrarum Orbis Descriptio 1559 (colour manuscript)
AIS5334419 Map of South America, in Universa ac Navigabilis Totius Terrarum Orbis Descriptio 1559 (colour manuscript) by Homem, Andre (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Catalan map of the European continent with the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea
AIS5391584 Catalan map of the European continent with the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87) & Cresques, Jehuda (1360-1410); Museo Naval, Madrid

Map of Peru, from the records of Hernando de Sotos expedition in 1570, 1588
AIS5365871 Map of Peru, from the records of Hernando de Sotos expedition in 1570, 1588 by Plantin, Christophe (1414 or 1420-1589); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca, Spain; (add.info.: Map of Peru)

Map of Pacific ocean with a Whale between the American continent and Japan - 1588
AIS5350357 Map of Pacific ocean with a Whale between the American continent and Japan - 1588 by Plantin, Christophe (1414 or 1420-1589); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca

Carte de la Pologne, 17eme siecle - Nova Poloniae delineation - (Map of Poland)
FIA5391203 Carte de la Pologne, 17eme siecle - Nova Poloniae delineation - (Map of Poland) - Oeuvre de Jocodus Hondius l Ancien (Josse de Hond) (1563-1612), gravure (33, 7x47, 9 cm)

Map of Northern Hemisphere, Arctic Land Description (Strong Water, 1730)
LR4706314 Map of Northern Hemisphere, Arctic Land Description (Strong Water, 1730) by Delisle, Guillaume (1675-1726); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the northern hemisphere)

Map of the territory of Verona (Veneto, Italy) (etching, 1717)
LRI5621881 Map of the territory of Verona (Veneto, Italy) (etching, 1717) by Nolin, Jean-Baptiste (c.1657-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte du territoire de Verone (Venetie, Italie)

America sive India Nova, from "Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica
AIS5350353 America sive India Nova, from " Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura" by Gerhard Kremer Mercator by Unknown Artist

Sky map and description of Venus and Mercury, etching by Andreas Cellarius, 1661
AIS5344796 Sky map and description of Venus and Mercury, etching by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Map of the eastern part of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
AIS5369945 Map of the eastern part of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, manuscript of a 16th century portolan atlas (manuscript) by Martines, Joan (16th century); Museu Maritim Atarazanas

Portulan: Geographic map with the name of the coastline of Cuba, Florida
AIS5347578 Portulan: Geographic map with the name of the coastline of Cuba, Florida, Central America and North Latin America, Hydrographic Atlas of Fernao VAZ DOURADO (16th century)

Map of Asia, including Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, with wind rose, details of ports
AIS5334412 Map of Asia, including Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, with wind rose, details of ports, coasts and sea routes, in Atlas de Joan Martines, 1587 (colour manuscript) by Martines

Map of the Franche Comte (France) (etching, 1671)
LRI5621873 Map of the Franche Comte (France) (etching, 1671) by Wit, Frederick de (1630-1706); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moschoviae Tabula, map of Russia and European cities along the Volga River
AIS5334417 Moschoviae Tabula, map of Russia and European cities along the Volga River, 1525 (colour manuscript) by Agnese, Battista (1514-64); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Map of the Arabian Peninsula, with wind rose and details of ports and sea coasts
AIS5334416 Map of the Arabian Peninsula, with wind rose and details of ports and sea coasts, in Atlas de Joan Martines, 1587 (manuscript) by Martines, Joan (1556-1590); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

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The Atlas Book of Maps takes you on a captivating journey through time and space, showcasing some of the most remarkable cartographic masterpieces in history. From the earliest known separate map of the island of Ireland in 1468 to the detailed Map of China (Cathay) with its intricate descriptions and sovereign representations from 1375, this collection is a treasure trove for any geography enthusiast. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the vibrant ink and color on vellum that brings to life the Portolan Atlas's depiction of Ireland or Christophe Plantin's Map of the Caribbean Sea from 1588. The colored etching capturing Europe's diverse landscapes also captivates our imagination, transporting us back to an era where exploration was at its peak. The Catalan map offers a unique perspective on the European continent, highlighting both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. Meanwhile, Hernando de Soto's expedition records provide valuable insights into Peru's geographical features during his explorations in 1570. As we delve further into this atlas, we encounter fascinating maps such as one depicting South America in Universa ac Navigabilis Totius Terrarum Orbis Descriptio from 1559. Its vivid colors and meticulous details make it truly awe-inspiring. A standout piece within this collection is undoubtedly Josse de Hond's Carte de la Pologne - Nova Poloniae delineation - which showcases Poland in all its glory. This gravure masterpiece transports us to seventeenth-century Poland with its exquisite detail and precision. Moving forward through time, we come across Strong Water's Arctic Land Description from 1730—a map that reveals intriguing aspects about Earth’s Northern Hemisphere while simultaneously piquing our curiosity about unexplored territories. Lastly, Johannes Blaeu’s America sive India Nova presents an enchanting vision of what was then considered New India.